St. Peter's College, Agra

Private school in Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Founded in the year 1846, St. Peter's College, Agra is one of the oldest convent schools in India. The students are commonly referred to as Peterians. It is a Roman Catholic Institution granted Minority Rights under Article 30 of the Indian Constitution. It is located east of Paliwal Park and opposite the commercial district of Sanjay Place on Wazirpura road, Agra. The school is accredited under the Indian Certificate of Secondary Education board for grade 10th and under the Indian School Certificate board for Grade 12.[1][2]

Coordinates27°11′54″N 78°00′45″E
MottoPalma non sine pulvere
(No Reward Without Labour. )
Founded1846; 180 years ago (1846)
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St. Peter's College
St. Peter's College, Agra
Location
Wazirpura Road, Agra,
Uttar Pradesh

Agra
,
Uttar Pradesh
282002

Coordinates27°11′54″N 78°00′45″E
Information
TypePrivate school
MottoPalma non sine pulvere
(No Reward Without Labour. )
Founded1846; 180 years ago (1846)
FounderRev.Dr.Joseph Antony Borghi
School board
ISC (Class XII),
ICSE (Class X)
Principal
Rev. Fr. Dr.Alwyn Pinto(July 10, 2024-Present)
GenderAll Boys School
LanguageEnglish
Hours in school day
Monday to Friday:

Summer - 7:15a.m. to 1:45p.m.

Winter-8:15a.m. to 2:45p.m.

Saturday:

Summer-7:15a.m. to 11:55 p.m.

Winter-8:15a.m. to 12:55 p.m.
Campus type
Urban
HousesSt. Paul's (red)
St. Francis' (blue)
St. Lawrence (green)
St. Peter's (yellow)
Websitehttp://stpetersagra.org/
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History

  • 1870 : Affiliated to Calcutta University. First Entrance Examination conducted. Title of College added.[3]
  • 1946 : Celebrated 100 years of its existence.
  • 1963 : New block built (presently hosts the middle section).
  • 1963 : Adopts Indian Certificate of Secondary Education system.
  • 1966 : Head of institution changed from Rector to Principal.
  • 1977 : Adopts the Indian School Certificate for Grade 12.
  • 1984 : Boarding facility discontinued. St. Peter's College becomes full-time day-scholar system of education.
  • 1996 : Celebrates sesquicentennial anniversary of 150 years of existence.
  • 2003 : Construction changes, with 33 rooms, an administrative block and a multipurpose hall constructed.
  • 2012 : Completed entrance construction.
  • 2016 : Celebrated Athletic Meet.
  • 2018 : Renovated Senior Wing
  • 2019 : Administrative block in construction
  • 2021 : New Administrative block is completed.
  • 2021 : College celebrates 175 years of its founding.

Alumni

  • Daya Kishore Hazra, an Indian medical doctor
  • Josh Malihabadi, Poet, Indian Freedom fighter
  • Abrar Hasan khan (Asar Malihabadi) Poet, Sarbrahkar Nanpara, Health Minister Hyderabad

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